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Key West is the southernmost city in the continental United States. The Spanish name for this island is Cayo Hueso, meaning "island of bones". This name was given to the island by Spanish explorers when they found the skeletal remains of many Indians. Key West is only 90 miles from Cuba, and served as a stop over for travelers going to Cuba before Fidel Castro came into power.
If you have the energy, talking a walk up Duval Street in
search of the perfect buy, can yield a variety of prices. The same item
can be found, at a lower price, simply by shopping around. As always, be
on the lookout for fast buck artists. Know what you are buying. Ask for
the full and final cost of the article. Some T-shirt shops charge extra
for the design, some include it. Ask before you buy. They will bargain
with you. Sometimes its worth it.
After a day of sightseeing and shopping, be sure and attend the Sunset Celebration Sat Mallory Square (north end of Duval). Every evening locals and visitors gather to experience glorious Key West sunsets while being entertained by musicians and Key West street performers. The Sunset Celebration is the perfect way to end your day.
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Island Aeroplane Tours
3469 S. Roosevelt Blvd.
Key West International Airport
Key West, Fl 33040
Phone: (305) 294-8687
Fax: (305) 294-3577
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Biplane Rides - See the beautiful Key West from the air
in all of it's turquoise tropical glory... Rides range from 6 minutes to over an hour and cost from $55 to $300 (Prices are for two people riding in the same front seat). Mention this web site... or print it out... and bring it with you. Locally owned and operated
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Dry Tortugas National Park
Fort Jefferson
70 miles west of Key West
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The Dry Tortugas is one of the smallest, most remote, and least visited national Park. The Park, 64,657 acres of land above and below the water line. include seven small islands one containing Ft. Jefferson, coral reefs, and nesting areas for a variety of wild birds. Can only be accessed by boat or by air. One of our most unusual national parks!
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Dry Tortugas Ferry
Key West Seaport
Key West, FL 33040
Tel: (800) YANKEECat
Fax: (305) 296-5691
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The Dry Tortugas Ferry™ departs from the Key West Seaport and arrives at the boundary of the national park within 2 hours. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast while traveling. On the island you may enjoy your lunch, which is included in the fare, joining a 40-minute guided tour of the fort or take advantage of the swimming, snorkeling, ( snorkel gear may be borrowed free of charge from the Yankee Freedom II ) beach walking, exploring, birding, and the flora and fauna of this pristine island. After reboarding in mid-afternoon we arrivr back in Key West at approximately 5:30 p.m.
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Seaplanes of Key West
Key West International Airport
3471 S. Roosevelt Blvd
Key West, FL 33040
Tel: (305) 294-0709
Fax: (305) 296-5691
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In our seaplanes everyone gets a window seat and with your pilot as your personal tour guide it is a low altitude (500 feet) sight-seeing flight you will never forget. Flying over the shallow Gulf waters you will spot sharks, rays, porpoise and huge sea turtles.
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Key West Casino Cruises
Vegas West
237 Front Street
Key West, Florida 33040
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Vegas West Casino Cruises offers you an affordable and fun experience. Slots , Blackjack, Dice, Roulette & Poker and more. Enjoy the free buffet, or order from the outdoor grill. We also have a full service bar offering a wide variety of liquors and domestic and imported beer.
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Little White House
H. S. Truman
111 Front Street
Key West, FL 33040
Phone: 305-294-9911
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Come visit the house in Key West that Harry S Truman spent 175 days of his presidency. The Truman little White House is open to the public for public tours and private parties. Click here to purchase discount tickets.
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Conch Tour Train
See the best of Key West on the tour that's been entertaining visitors to the Island City since 1958. The Conch Tour Train is one of Florida's most popular attractions, and for good reasons.
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Our expert "engineers" and friendly staff have delighted over 10 million guests with the legends and lore of the charming tropical paradise. Click here to purchase discount tickets.
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Audubon House & Tropical Gardens
205 Whitehead Street
Key West, FL 33040
Phone: (305) 294-2116
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A visit to the Audubon House & Tropical Gardens is an exploration into local history and folklore, while the gardens offer a lush one-acre view of tropical foliage.
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Cayo Hueso y Habana
410 Wall Street
Mallory Square
Key West, FL 33040
Phone: (305) 293-7260
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Cayo Hueso y Habana Historeum - A celebration of a unique island culture.
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Flagler Station
901 Caroline Street
Key West, FL 33040
Phone: 305-295-3562
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Relive Henry Flagler's legacy at the Flagler Staion Over Sea Railway HISTOREUM®, where you can walk through an actual Florida East Coast railroad car full of photographs and memorabilia from the Railroad That WenTo Sea. Click here to purchase discount tickets.
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Key West Aquarium
1 Whitehead St.
Key West, Florda 33040
General Information: (800) 868-7482
Group Sales: (305) 293-8718
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Come see the wonders of the sea at Key West's first attraction, The Key West Aquarium. Let our friendly staff bring our native waters to life with narrated tours and live shark feedings and pettings. Perhaps one of the most unique aquariums in the world, the Key West Aquarium. Click here to purchase discount tickets.
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Shipwreck Historeum
1 Whitehead Street
Key West, Florida 33040
Phone: (305) 292-8990
Fax: (305) 293-7898
At this museum you will step back into time as you discover Key West's unique maritime heritage and how it became the richest city in the United States. You will be invited to climb the 60' lookout tower and if need be, alarm Mr. Tift of any wrecks on the reef! Click here to purchase discount tickets.
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